Description
Incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm vulnerability in Apache Answer.



This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2.



A flaw in the User Center login integration can cause a newly created external user session to omit its external identity, allowing subsequent requests to bypass central account suspension or deletion checks until the session
expires or is revoked.



Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.
Published: 2026-10-19
Score: n/a
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized access by suspended accounts via session bypass
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability arises because the User Center login integration fails to attach an external identity to a session created for an external user whose central account is suspended or deleted. As a result, subsequent requests from that session bypass the normal checks that would otherwise block access, allowing the suspended user to perform authenticated actions until the session expires or is revoked. This grants an attacker unauthorized use of the system.

Affected Systems

Apache Answer versions up to and including 2.0.2 are affected. The product is Apache Answer from the Apache Software Foundation, and the issue is fixed in version 2.0.3 and later.

Risk and Exploitability

The EPSS score is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV, indicating no known widespread exploitation. Based on the description, it is inferred that an attacker who initiates a login for a suspended or deleted account can maintain a session and gain unauthorized access until the session expires or is revoked. The flaw operates within the authentication flow, so the risk is moderate in the absence of a public exploit, but the impact could be significant if exploited.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 19, 2026 at 12:06 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.3 or later.
  • Invalidate all active sessions for accounts that become suspended or deleted using the administrative interface or automated scripts.
  • Monitor session logs for lingering sessions after account status changes and review server logs for any unusual activity.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 19, 2026 at 12:06 UTC.

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Description Incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. A flaw in the User Center login integration can cause a newly created external user session to omit its external identity, allowing subsequent requests to bypass central account suspension or deletion checks until the session expires or is revoked. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache Answer: User Center integration does not revoke first-login sessions after central account suspension
Weaknesses CWE-303
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apache

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-19T10:14:34.300Z

Reserved: 2026-09-08T07:11:41.733Z

Link: CVE-2026-86589

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-19T10:16:49.540

Modified: 2026-10-19T11:17:25.250

Link: CVE-2026-86589

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-19T12:15:14Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-303

    Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm